Louis 13th Very Old Age Unknown
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to drink now; as a fully matured spirit, it will remain in peak condition indefinitely if stored properly.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate, foie gras, aged Gouda
✨ Technical Specifications
The legendary Rémy Martin Louis XIII 'Very Old' Age Unknown is a monumental piece of spirits history. This rare bottling traces its lineage back to the historic royal banquet at the Château de Versailles in 1938, where it was served to King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. Crafted exclusively from the prestigious Grande Champagne cru—the premier cru of Cognac famed for its chalky soils—this masterpiece is a blend of hundreds of extremely old eaux-de-vie, some aged for over a century in ancient oak tierçons. The 'Age Unknown' designation on these mid-20th-century decanters reflects the timeless, unquantifiable nature of these historic reserves, presented in the iconic crystal decanter inspired by a 16th-century metal flask recovered from the Battle of Jarnac.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1724 by winegrower Rémy Martin, Maison Rémy Martin stands as an essential pillar of Cognac viticulture and distillation history. Based in the town of Cognac within the Charente department, the house is renowned for crafting Fine Champagne Cognac, sourcing exclusively from the chalk-dominant, porous Cretaceous limestone soils of Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne. These dual premier crus yield exceptional acidity and aromatics, ideally suited for prolonged maturation. Distillation occurs traditionally on the fine lees in small copper Charentais pot stills, producing eaux-de-vie of notable depth, opulence, and structural longevity. Maturation takes place in fine-grained French Limousin oak casks, overseen today by Cellar Master Baptiste Loiseau. The estate and its partner cooperative, Alliance Fine Champagne, adhere to rigorous Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE Level 3) sustainable certifications. Celebrated benchmarks include the venerable Louis XIII, Rémy Martin XO, and 1738 Accord Royal, embodying layered notes of dried fruit, candied citrus, jasmine, and refined rancio.
🍇 Base Material
Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche, Colombard
🍷 ABV
42%